Popular (BPOP)


Market Price (11/3/2026): $158.79 | Market Cap: $10.0 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Regional Banks

Popular (BPOP)


Market Price (11/3/2026): $158.79
Market Cap: $10.0 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Regional Banks

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.9%, FCF Yield is 7.9%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -277%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.0 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 22%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Digital Payments, Online Banking & Lending, and Wealth Management Technology.

Key risks
BPOP key risks include [1] a high sensitivity to Puerto Rico's economic conditions due to its dominant market share on the island.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.9%, FCF Yield is 7.9%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -277%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%
3 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.0 Bil
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 22%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Digital Payments, Online Banking & Lending, and Wealth Management Technology.
6 Key risks
BPOP key risks include [1] a high sensitivity to Puerto Rico's economic conditions due to its dominant market share on the island.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 11/1/2026

Popular (BPOP) stock has lost about 10% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Popular Inc. reported a revenue miss in its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings, falling short of analyst expectations. The company announced Q3 2026 revenue of $874.59 million, below the consensus estimate of $904.43 million. This revenue miss, despite an earnings per share (EPS) beat, reflected concerns about core operational performance. Additionally, net interest margin (NIM) compressed by 3 basis points to 3.63% on a GAAP basis, signaling pressure on profitability from lending activities.

2. Significant deposit outflows and a moderated loan growth outlook raised investor concerns about the company's financial base. Popular experienced a $1.5 billion decline in deposits during fiscal Q3 2026, primarily driven by outflows from the Puerto Rico public sector. Concurrently, the company reduced its full-year fiscal 2026 loan growth expectations to approximately 2%, reflecting softer activity in auto and lease segments and moderating commercial loan expansion. This indicated potential challenges to future asset growth and funding stability.

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Updated on 11/1/2026

Popular (BPOP) stock has lost about 10% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Popular Inc. reported a revenue miss in its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings, falling short of analyst expectations. The company announced Q3 2026 revenue of $874.59 million, below the consensus estimate of $904.43 million. This revenue miss, despite an earnings per share (EPS) beat, reflected concerns about core operational performance. Additionally, net interest margin (NIM) compressed by 3 basis points to 3.63% on a GAAP basis, signaling pressure on profitability from lending activities.

2. Significant deposit outflows and a moderated loan growth outlook raised investor concerns about the company's financial base. Popular experienced a $1.5 billion decline in deposits during fiscal Q3 2026, primarily driven by outflows from the Puerto Rico public sector. Concurrently, the company reduced its full-year fiscal 2026 loan growth expectations to approximately 2%, reflecting softer activity in auto and lease segments and moderating commercial loan expansion. This indicated potential challenges to future asset growth and funding stability.

3. Increased credit quality concerns emerged, notably with a significant commercial loan becoming non-performing. During fiscal Q3 2026, a $74 million commercial relationship at Banco Popular de Puerto Rico was reclassified as non-performing, contributing to a slight increase in the overall non-performing loans ratio to 1.16%. Management also projected higher full-year net charge-offs, now expected to be between 80–90 basis points, primarily due to two specific commercial credit issues.

4. A notable insider selling transaction by the President & CEO occurred during the period. Javier D. Ferrer, Popular's President & CEO, sold 35,000 shares of company stock for a total value of $6.14 million on August 10, 2026. This significant open-market sale by a key executive, exceeding the $5 million threshold, could be interpreted by investors as a signal regarding the company's near-term prospects.

5. Broader macroeconomic headwinds contributed to a cautious sentiment in the banking sector. The American Bankers Association's Q3 2026 Credit Conditions Index registered 44.7, indicating an expectation of weakening credit conditions over the next six months, particularly for business credit. Concerns voiced by executives of major U.S. banks during their Q3 2026 earnings calls about "large fiscal deficits, sticky inflation, elevated asset prices, rising interest rates, and geopolitical conditions" further created a challenging environment for financial stocks like Popular.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.8% change in BPOP stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a -16.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611022026Change
Stock Price ($)174.25158.96-8.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,1243,1982.4%
Net Income Margin (%)28.9%30.3%5.0%
P/E Multiple12.510.5-16.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)65641.5%
Cumulative Contribution-8.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BPOP-8.8% 
Market (SPY)0.7%32.8%
Sector (XLF)1.1%50.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 6.9% change in BPOP stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 10.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)430202611022026Change
Stock Price ($)148.76158.966.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,0473,1985.0%
Net Income Margin (%)27.3%30.3%10.8%
P/E Multiple11.810.5-11.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)66643.3%
Cumulative Contribution6.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BPOP6.9% 
Market (SPY)4.9%30.4%
Sector (XLF)10.8%58.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 45.9% change in BPOP stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 22.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)1031202511022026Change
Stock Price ($)108.97158.9645.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,9053,19810.1%
Net Income Margin (%)24.8%30.3%22.1%
P/E Multiple10.310.51.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)68646.5%
Cumulative Contribution45.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BPOP45.9% 
Market (SPY)11.2%35.7%
Sector (XLF)11.3%58.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 164.6% change in BPOP stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 140.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202311022026Change
Stock Price ($)60.08158.96164.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,9743,1987.5%
Net Income Margin (%)33.3%30.3%-8.9%
P/E Multiple4.410.5140.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)726412.2%
Cumulative Contribution164.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BPOP164.6% 
Market (SPY)86.0%50.9%
Sector (XLF)85.7%66.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BPOP Return49%-17%28%18%36%30%231%
Peers Return21%-38%-12%-30%-16%-10%-65%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BPOP Win Rate75%42%67%42%75%64% 
Peers Win Rate60%50%50%33%56%41% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%36% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BPOP Max Drawdown-16%-34%-30%-15%-23%-13% 
Peers Max Drawdown-24%-46%-55%-43%-43%-46% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: NEWT, ATLO, GBC, NARA, SHFS.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 11/2/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventBPOPS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-21.9%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven37 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-10.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven8 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-27.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven131 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-14.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven427 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-54.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven120.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven267 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-13.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven31 days105 days

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In The Past

Popular's stock fell -21.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 28.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventBPOPS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-21.9%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven37 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-27.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven131 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-54.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven120.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven267 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-26.8%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven119 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-26.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.4%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven116 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-50.6%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven102.5%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven479 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-39.1%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven64.1%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven2249 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-85.6%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven593.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven4698 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-29.3%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.5%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven6530 days47 days

Compare to NEWT, ATLO, CLBK, GCBC, MBBC

In The Past

Popular's stock fell -21.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 28.0% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

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Asset Allocation

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About Popular (BPOP)

Popular, Inc. (BPOP) is a diversified financial services company providing retail, mortgage, and commercial banking products and services. It operates primarily in Puerto Rico, with additional presences in the United States mainland and the British Virgin Islands.

The company's offerings span traditional banking deposits, including savings, checking, money market, and certificates of deposit. On the lending side, Popular provides a comprehensive suite of commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, residential mortgage, and various consumer loans such as personal loans, credit cards, and auto financing. Beyond core banking, it also extends into investment banking, auto and equipment leasing, broker-dealer services, and insurance.

Popular, Inc. serves a broad customer base, ranging from individual consumers to small and large businesses. Its extensive branch and ATM network in Puerto Rico, coupled with operations in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, positions it as a key financial provider catering to the diverse needs of these regional markets.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Popular, Inc. (BPOP):

  • Bank of America for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
  • The JPMorgan Chase of the Caribbean region.

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  • Deposit Accounts: Popular offers a variety of deposit products including savings, checking (NOW), money market, and certificates of deposit for individuals and businesses.
  • Lending Services: The company provides a comprehensive suite of loans, such as residential mortgages, commercial and industrial loans, consumer loans (personal, credit cards, auto, home equity), construction loans, and lease financing.
  • Investment Banking: Popular delivers specialized financial services focused on capital raising, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic advisory for corporate and government clients.
  • Broker-Dealer Services: It facilitates the buying and selling of securities, offering brokerage services to investors.
  • Insurance Services: The company provides various insurance products to meet the needs of its clients.
  • Digital Banking Services: Popular offers convenient online banking platforms and debit cards for managing finances digitally.
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Popular, Inc. (BPOP) serves a diverse customer base, including both individuals and businesses across Puerto Rico, the United States, and the British Virgin Islands. Given its broad range of retail, mortgage, and commercial banking products and services, it does not primarily sell to a few named corporate entities. Instead, its major customers can be categorized as:

  • Individual Consumers and Retail Clients: This category includes individuals who utilize Popular, Inc.'s personal banking services. These services encompass various deposit accounts (savings, NOW, money market, demand deposits, and certificates of deposit), debit cards, online banking, and a variety of consumer loans such as personal loans, credit cards, automobile loans, and home equity lines of credit. Residential mortgage loans are also a significant offering for individual borrowers.

  • Commercial Clients and Businesses: This category comprises a wide range of businesses, from small enterprises to larger corporations. These clients rely on Popular, Inc. for essential commercial banking needs, including commercial and industrial loans, commercial multi-family loans, commercial real estate loans, construction loans, and lease financing for automobiles and equipment. Businesses also utilize various deposit services and may leverage the company's investment banking solutions.

  • Real Estate Developers and Investors: Given the specific emphasis on commercial multi-family, commercial real estate, and construction loans, a distinct segment of customers includes entities and individuals actively involved in real estate development, investment, and property management projects.

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Javier D. Ferrer President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Ferrer was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Popular, Inc., Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, and Popular Bank, effective July 1, 2025. He previously served as President of Popular, BPPR, and Popular Bank since May 2024, and as Chief Operating Officer of Popular and BPPR from January 2022 to June 2025, overseeing all business units in Puerto Rico, the mainland United States, and the Virgin Islands. Before joining Popular in 2014 as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, Mr. Ferrer was a founding partner of Pietrantoni Méndez & Alvarez LLC, a San Juan, Puerto Rico-based law firm, from 1992 to 2010. He also served as President and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico.

Jorge J. García Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. García has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Popular, Inc. since April 1, 2024. Prior to this role, he was the Senior Vice President, Corporate Comptroller, and Chief Accounting Officer of Popular from March 2012 to April 2024. From June 2009 to March 2012, Mr. García held the position of Senior Vice President and Director of Finance and Accounting of Popular Bank, which is Popular's banking subsidiary in the mainland United States.

Lidio V. Soriano Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer

Mr. Soriano has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the Corporate Risk Management Group since August 2011. His role involves leading the corporate risk management functions for Popular, Inc.

Eduardo Negron Executive Vice President of Administration Group

Mr. Negrón has been the Chief Administration Officer of Popular since February 2022 and an Executive Vice President of Popular since April 2008. He has been responsible for the Administration Group since December 2010, overseeing human resources, marketing, and real estate.

Manuel A. Chinea Executive Vice President

Mr. Chinea is an Executive Vice President at Popular, Inc. He previously held responsibilities in Retail Banking Operations, Marketing, Product Development Care Center, Popular Investments, and Consumer Loan Units.

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Popular, Inc. (BPOP) faces several key risks to its business operations:

1. Geographic Concentration Risk in Puerto Rico

A significant portion of Popular, Inc.'s business is concentrated in Puerto Rico, making its performance highly susceptible to the economic health and fiscal challenges of the Commonwealth. This geographic concentration exposes the company to risks related to government fiscal measures, federal funding, and public sector deposits, which can impact its asset quality and overall financial stability.

2. Economic and Interest Rate Fluctuations

Popular, Inc.'s operations are sensitive to broader economic conditions and changes in interest rates. Fluctuations in these areas can directly affect the company's net interest income, the volume of loan originations, and the valuation of its investment portfolio, thereby impacting profitability. Deterioration in credit quality, including increases in non-performing assets and charge-offs, is often a direct consequence of adverse economic conditions.

3. Regulatory and Compliance Risks

As a financial institution, Popular, Inc. operates within a highly regulated environment and must navigate a complex array of federal and local regulations. Heightened regulatory scrutiny and evolving compliance requirements, including those related to U.S. sanctions and consumer protection laws, pose a significant risk. Any identified deficiencies or non-compliance could result in substantial fines, mandated remediation, operational restrictions, or increased oversight, which could negatively impact profitability and strategic flexibility.

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  • The rise of digital-only neobanks and challenger banks that offer streamlined, mobile-first banking experiences, potentially attracting younger and tech-savvy customers away from traditional banks.
  • The increasing market penetration of specialized fintech companies that target specific banking services, such as online lenders for mortgages and personal loans, robo-advisors for investment services, and digital payment platforms, thereby disintermediating traditional banks.
  • The expansion of large technology companies (Big Tech) into financial services, leveraging their vast user bases and data to offer banking, payment, and lending products that directly compete with established financial institutions.

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Addressable Markets for Popular, Inc.'s Main Products and Services

Here are the estimated addressable market sizes for Popular, Inc.'s main products and services in its operating regions:

United States Mainland

  • Retail Banking: The United States retail banking market was valued at approximately USD 0.87 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.08 trillion by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.22%.
  • Commercial Banking: The US commercial banking market size stood at USD 732.5 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach USD 915.45 billion by 2030, reflecting a 4.56% CAGR.
  • Mortgage Loans (Home Loans): The US home loan market size is estimated to be USD 2.42 trillion in 2026 and is projected to grow to USD 3.17 trillion by 2031, with a 5.56% CAGR.
  • Consumer Loans (Automobile Loans/Leases): The US auto loan market size is projected to be USD 676.20 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 899.17 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.87% from 2026 to 2031. Separately, the U.S. auto leasing, loans & sales financing market stood at USD 170 billion in 2024.
  • Consumer Loans (Credit Cards): Outstanding balances on general-purpose credit cards in the United States were USD 1.071 trillion at the end of 2022.
  • Investment Banking: The US investment banking market stands at USD 54.74 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 66.15 billion by 2030.
  • Insurance Services: The U.S. insurance market size was USD 3.7 trillion in 2024.

Puerto Rico

  • Banking Sector (Overall, including retail, commercial, and lending): Traditional banks in Puerto Rico had a projected revenue of USD 15.34 billion in 2024, with the overall banking sector market size expected to reach USD 19.80 billion by 2029.
  • Residential Mortgage Loans: The total amount of residential mortgage loans across all financial institutions in Puerto Rico rose to US$10.97 billion in Q3 2024.
  • Auto Lending: In 2019, auto financing companies (excluding commercial banks) held approximately USD 1.112 billion in loan balances, local credit unions held approximately USD 0.998 billion, and federal credit unions held approximately USD 0.283 billion in Puerto Rico. Loan balances for the auto business within the banking sector grew by 6.8% in 2024.
  • Insurance Services: The insurance industry in Puerto Rico generated USD 20.57 billion in written premium in 2023.

British Virgin Islands

  • Banking Market (by assets): The Territory's banking market size by asset reached approximately USD 2.86 billion at December 31, 2022, and grew by 4.5% between December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2023. Specific market sizes for individual products like retail, mortgage, or commercial banking within the British Virgin Islands were not readily available; however, financial services, as a whole, generate approximately 60% of the government's revenues.

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Popular, Inc. (BPOP) anticipates several key drivers for future revenue growth over the next two to three years, primarily stemming from continued loan expansion, improved net interest income and margins, the ongoing economic recovery in Puerto Rico, and strategic digital transformation initiatives.

  1. Loan Growth, particularly Commercial and Construction Loans: The company expects sustained growth in its loan portfolio. Management projects a 3-6% increase in loan growth for 2024, contributing to an expected 9-13% rise in net interest income. Strong commercial and construction loan growth in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. operations has been a significant contributor, reflecting the continued strength of the local economy and diversified product offerings. Looking ahead, consolidated loan growth is anticipated to be 3-4% from 2025 levels, primarily driven by solid commercial loan expansion.
  2. Net Interest Income (NII) and Net Interest Margin (NIM) Expansion: Popular, Inc. foresees an increase in net interest income and further expansion of its net interest margin. This is expected to be driven by a continued improvement in the earning asset mix, higher loan yields, balances across major lending categories, and improved yields on cash and investments. For 2025, NII is projected to increase by 7-9%, supported by the reinvestment of maturing securities into higher-yielding assets, new loan originations, and efforts to lower deposit costs. A 5-7% NII growth is anticipated for 2026, also aided by lower funding costs for Puerto Rico public deposits and online deposits at Popular Bank.
  3. Puerto Rico Economic Recovery and Onshoring Initiatives: The ongoing momentum and broad-based recovery of the Puerto Rican economy are significant tailwinds for Popular, Inc. This recovery is characterized by strength in construction, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors, coupled with rising labor participation and onshoring activities. New investments announced in Puerto Rico, exceeding $2.6 billion with nearly 5,000 direct jobs created in the past year, are expected to generate a multiplier effect and support loan growth. Additionally, the disbursement of federal recovery funds and the focus on promoting onshoring in high-margin sectors like pharmaceuticals and medical devices are expected to bolster economic activity for several years.
  4. Digital Transformation and Enhanced Customer Experience: Investments in digital infrastructure and origination platforms are expected to drive revenue growth through improved customer acquisition, retention, and operational efficiency. Initiatives such as the launch of a new digital platform for commercial cash management and branch modernization aim to provide an excellent omnichannel experience and strengthen profitability across various business lines.

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Share Repurchases

  • In 2025, Popular, Inc. repurchased approximately $501.5 million in common stock.
  • The company authorized a new common stock repurchase program of up to $500 million in July 2025, which supplemented an existing $500 million program from July 2024, leaving approximately $32.8 million available under the earlier authorization as of July 15, 2025.
  • In 2024, Popular, Inc. repurchased about 2.3 million shares of common stock for approximately $217.3 million under a $500 million authorization. In 2022, the company repurchased 8.25 million shares of common stock totaling $631 million, including a $400 million accelerated share repurchase.

Capital Expenditures

  • For the trailing twelve months leading up to March 2026, Popular, Inc.'s capital expenditures amounted to approximately $197.46 million.
  • The company is making ongoing investments in its franchise, with a strategic focus on a multi-year transformation program that enhances technology, digital channels, and process efficiency.
  • Key initiatives driving capital expenditures include exiting the U.S. mortgage business and transitioning to a cloud-based ERP system in January 2026, alongside branch modernization efforts and the launch of a new digital platform for commercial cash management.

Peer Outperformance in Regional Banks

BPOP has outperformed 90% of its 261 Regional Banks peers over 5Y. Regional Banks ranks 8th of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return.
Share of Regional Banks constituents that BPOP has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
72%
of 281 industry peers · 45.9% return
3Y
89%
of 273 industry peers · 147.5% return
5Y
90%
of 261 industry peers · 127.1% return
No Regional Banks peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten BPOP by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Regional Banks is BPOP's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Reinsurance 6 37.5%74.0%118.3% SPNT 170% · RGA 148% · RNR 138%
Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 -1.9%90.1%92.3% IBKR 314% · SNEX 159% · HOOD 140%
Diversified Banks 12 32.8%141.8%91.6% CM 142% · RY 130% · JPM 126%
Life & Health Insurance 20 17.2%52.4%78.2% JXN 536% · UNM 303% · FG 188%
Property & Casualty Insurance 42 21.7%72.7%65.0% PGR 176% · TRV 176% · ACGL 166%
Multi-line Insurance 9 10.2%68.9%63.6% AIZ 100% · GNW 98% · L 97%
Multi-Sector Holdings 3 9.8%52.4%57.5% BRK-B 93% · VOYA 57% · JEF 35%
Regional Banks ← 262 34.5%91.3%53.5% CBC 263% · FCNCA 189% · NIC 146%
Financial Exchanges & Data 15 19.8%33.8%32.6% CBOE 176% · VIRT 144% · CME 71%
Insurance Brokers 15 5.3%11.6%26.0% LIFE 387% · ARX 89% · AJG 80%
Asset Management & Custody Banks 85 -6.1%21.7%8.8% VCTR 257% · WT 230% · AAMI 191%
Consumer Finance 30 5.9%72.9%5.4% ENVA 397% · FCFS 137% · AXP 101%
Diversified Financial Services 4 -5.1%18.6%3.3% FRHC 171% · EQH 80%
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 14 -48.7%20.2%-0.2% FNMA 448% · FMCC 399% · ACT 167%
Specialized Finance 3 8.4%31.0%-20.6% HASI -21% · CACC -28%
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 17 15.8%17.6%-22.2% V 111% · MA 106% · CPAY 69%
Mortgage REITs 35 -19.0%-7.6%-35.2% RITM 35% · DX 18% · AGNC 11%
Diversified Capital Markets 20 -58.1%2.5%-68.4% LPLA 80% · TW 39% · WULF -60%
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Financials

BPOPNEWTATLOGBCNARASHFSMedian
NamePopular NewtekOneAmes Nat.Georgia .Narragan.SHF  
Mkt Price158.7910.9934.3635.5110.800.0422.68
Mkt Cap10.10.30.3---0.3
Rev LTM3,19827773-130-203
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM807-74021-7-14
FCF 3Y Avg600-37317---17
CFO LTM1,002-73922-11-17
CFO 3Y Avg809-37319---19

Growth & Margins

BPOPNEWTATLOGBCNARASHFSMedian
NamePopular NewtekOneAmes Nat.Georgia .Narragan.SHF  
Rev Chg LTM10.1%7.8%21.3%---10.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.8%26.8%8.1%---8.1%
Rev Chg Q9.8%7.0%18.5%---9.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.4%1.7%4.3%---2.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM31.3%-267.4%30.3%-8.5%-19.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg27.3%-138.6%30.2%---27.3%
FCF/Rev LTM25.2%-267.5%28.9%-5.5%-15.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg20.1%-138.7%27.9%---20.1%

Valuation

BPOPNEWTATLOGBCNARASHFSMedian
NamePopular NewtekOneAmes Nat.Georgia .Narragan.SHF  
Mkt Cap10.10.30.3---0.3
P/S3.21.14.2---3.2
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-------
P/E10.54.813.3---10.5
P/CFO10.1-0.413.8---10.1
Total Yield11.5%30.6%10.1%---11.5%
Dividend Yield1.9%9.7%2.6%---2.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.8%-103.1%8.5%---6.8%
D/E0.11.80.1---0.1
Net D/E-2.80.6-1.6----1.6

Returns

BPOPNEWTATLOGBCNARASHFSMedian
NamePopular NewtekOneAmes Nat.Georgia .Narragan.SHF  
1M Rtn0.4%-1.7%6.2%-7.2%0.0%-96.7%-0.8%
3M Rtn-8.1%-25.1%12.0%-7.2%0.0%-98.3%-7.6%
6M Rtn8.4%-11.6%23.6%-7.2%0.0%-99.6%-3.6%
12M Rtn45.7%12.6%70.4%-7.2%0.0%-99.9%6.3%
3Y Rtn147.2%-15.1%116.8%-7.2%0.0%-100.0%-3.6%
1M Excs Rtn2.8%0.7%8.5%-5.0%2.3%-94.8%1.5%
3M Excs Rtn-6.7%-24.9%13.8%-4.8%2.5%-96.3%-5.7%
6M Excs Rtn3.7%-16.3%18.8%-11.7%-4.7%-103.6%-8.2%
12M Excs Rtn36.7%4.1%60.0%-17.3%-10.5%-108.7%-3.2%
3Y Excs Rtn83.8%-90.1%59.9%-85.6%-82.3%-168.9%-83.9%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR)2,7502,5532,3982,5042,240
Popular United States (US)439382376405346
Corporate15111416118
Intersegment Eliminations0-0-0-1-1
Eliminations-4-5-5-4-4
Total3,1992,9412,7823,0642,600


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil2015201420132012
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR)434352  
Banco Popular North America664913161
Eliminations00-00
Intersegment Eliminations0   
Corporate-103-533296-101
Banco Popular Puerto Rico  -18340
Total399-132409301


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR)730556472782787
Popular United States (US)887856170134
Corporate16-191315013
Eliminations0-0-00-0
Intersegment Eliminations000-00
Total8336145411,103935


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR)59,93458,60257,02356,19064,337
Popular United States (US)15,06214,33313,81211,55810,399
Corporate5,8215,8955,6085,3905,459
Intersegment Eliminations-67-265-426-422-32
Eliminations-5,402-5,520-5,259-5,079-5,065
Total75,34873,04570,75867,63875,098


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$158.96 
Market Cap ($ Bil)10.2 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-10.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$161.31$152.40
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA-1.5%4.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility16.6%22.5%
Downside Capture91.8650.75
Upside Capture43.2691.18
Correlation (S&P 500)34.5%35.5%
BPOP Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.560.630.540.460.630.89
Up Beta-0.07-0.320.140.140.400.80
Down Beta0.540.370.600.370.551.00
Up Capture72%64%33%57%89%93%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days14233268144403
Down Capture53%108%101%59%64%93%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days8203056105346

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BPOP
BPOP47.6%22.5%1.64-
Sector ETF (XLF)11.6%14.6%0.5258.4%
Equity (SPY)11.6%12.8%0.5735.8%
Gold (GLD)-2.3%28.6%-0.0914.1%
Commodities (DBC)43.1%20.9%1.60-17.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.0%13.7%0.5033.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.8%43.6%-0.6613.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BPOP
BPOP16.6%29.6%0.54-
Sector ETF (XLF)9.0%18.3%0.3569.9%
Equity (SPY)12.0%17.1%0.5254.6%
Gold (GLD)16.5%19.0%0.690.8%
Commodities (DBC)8.4%19.6%0.317.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.9%-0.0546.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.1%51.6%0.2620.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BPOP
BPOP18.5%33.3%0.59-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.4%22.1%0.5574.6%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7257.4%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.5%0.57-1.5%
Commodities (DBC)7.8%18.1%0.3420.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2249.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)61.7%66.3%1.0115.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 9302026-1.1%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity63.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 11/1/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/22/2026-2.8%-2.7% 
7/23/20260.5%2.5%-1.1%
4/23/20260.7%-0.4%0.8%
1/27/20260.7%8.3%9.1%
10/23/2025-1.2%-5.3%-3.4%
7/23/20250.3%-0.3%3.6%
4/23/20255.9%8.2%14.8%
1/28/20251.2%-1.1%-2.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151215
# Negative9128
Median Positive0.7%4.4%4.2%
Median Negative-1.6%-2.2%-3.4%
Max Positive5.9%8.3%16.6%
Max Negative-10.2%-10.5%-9.8%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/22/2026-2.8%-2.7% 
7/23/20260.5%2.5%-1.1%
4/23/20260.7%-0.4%0.8%
1/27/20260.7%8.3%9.1%
10/23/2025-1.2%-5.3%-3.4%
7/23/20250.3%-0.3%3.6%
4/23/20255.9%8.2%14.8%
1/28/20251.2%-1.1%-2.0%
10/23/2024-10.2%-10.5%-3.3%
7/24/2024-3.5%1.3%-5.2%
4/23/20240.5%-3.3%2.4%
1/25/20242.1%-0.6%-3.4%
10/26/20230.3%5.2%11.1%
7/26/2023-1.6%0.3%-9.8%
4/26/20230.1%-6.6%-1.1%
1/25/2023-0.7%4.2%7.7%
10/26/2022-0.1%-3.2%2.7%
7/28/20221.3%-0.9%4.2%
4/26/20221.3%3.0%1.2%
1/27/20222.1%4.6%6.4%
10/20/2021-0.7%-1.7%1.8%
7/22/20210.3%2.1%4.0%
4/28/20212.4%5.4%11.6%
1/28/2021-4.2%4.8%16.6%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151215
# Negative9128
Median Positive0.7%4.4%4.2%
Median Negative-1.6%-2.2%-3.4%
Max Positive5.9%8.3%16.6%
Max Negative-10.2%-10.5%-9.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202503/02/202610-K
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q
12/31/202403/03/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/09/202410-Q
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202503/02/202610-K
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q
12/31/202403/03/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/09/202410-Q
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202103/01/202210-K
09/30/202111/09/202110-Q
06/30/202108/09/202110-Q
03/31/202105/10/202110-Q
12/31/202003/01/202110-K
09/30/202011/09/202010-Q
06/30/202008/10/202010-Q
03/31/202005/11/202010-Q
12/31/201903/02/202010-K
09/30/201911/08/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/23/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 10/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 Non-Interest IncomeReported 170.00 Mil 1.5% Higher NewGuidance: 167.50 Mil for Q3 2026
2026 Net Charge-Off RatioReported0.010.010.01 0.1%RaisedGuidance: 0.01 for 2026
2026 Loan GrowthReported 2.0%  -1.0%LoweredGuidance: 3.0% for 2026
2026 P.R. Public DepositsReported20.00 Bil21.00 Bil22.00 Bil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 21.00 Bil for 2026
2026 ROTCE TargetReported0.140.160.17   
2026 Operating Expenses GrowthReported 2.0%  -0.5%LoweredGuidance: 2.5% for 2026
2026 Net Interest Income GrowthReported 8.5%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 8.5% for 2026
2026 Effective Tax RateReported 14.0%  -0.5%LoweredGuidance: 14.5% for 2026


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/23/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Non-Interest IncomeReported165.00 Mil167.50 Mil170.00 Mil   
2026 NCOsReported0.010.010.01   
2026 Loan GrowthReported 3.0%    
2026 P.R. Public DepositsReported20.00 Bil21.00 Bil22.00 Bil   
2026 Operating Expenses GrowthReported2.0%2.5%3.0%   
2026 Net Interest Income GrowthReported8.0%8.5%9.0%   
2026 Effective Tax RateReported14.0%14.5%15.0%   

Insider Activity

Updated 10/5/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Rodriguez, Adorno DenissaSenior VP & ComptrollerDirectSell8262026168.79600101,272420,555Form
2Soriano, LidioExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell8112026174.503,000523,51518,727,855Form
3Ferrer, Javier DPRESIDENT & CEODirectSell8112026175.4335,0006,140,15516,925,490Form
4Cestero, Luis EExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell8062026176.368,5001,499,0262,823,990Form
5Ferre, Maria Luisa DirectSell7312026173.793,076534,5665,978,406Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Rodriguez, Adorno DenissaSenior VP & ComptrollerDirectSell8262026168.79600101,272420,555Form
2Soriano, LidioExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell8112026174.503,000523,51518,727,855Form
3Ferrer, Javier DPRESIDENT & CEODirectSell8112026175.4335,0006,140,15516,925,490Form
4Cestero, Luis EExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell8062026176.368,5001,499,0262,823,990Form
5Ferre, Maria Luisa DirectSell7312026173.793,076534,5665,978,406Form
6Ferre, Maria Luisa The Luis A. Ferre Foundation, Inc.Sell7312026175.423,385593,7971,781,566Form
7Sanchez, Alejandro M DirectSell5262026150.3630045,108595,386Form
8Gonzalez-Noguera, Maria CristinaExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell5042026148.516,200920,7871,671,564Form
9Ballester, Alejandro M DirectSell5012026150.0023,0003,450,0005,188,157Form
10Sanchez, Alejandro M DirectSell3022026140.851,451204,373480,977Form
11Ballester, Alejandro M DirectSell2022026132.502,360312,7007,611,949Form
12Carrion, Richard L DirectSell11252025113.5025,0002,837,50021,907,770Form
13Rodriguez, Adorno DenissaSenior VP & ComptrollerDirectSell11252025114.841,000114,845299,061Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Nov 3, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC$41.2 Mil4.4%33Hold13F
Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC$6.5 Mil2.1%42New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC$6.5 Mil2.1%42New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Rhino Investment Partners, Inc$5.4 Mil1.5%37Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC$41.2 Mil4.4%33Hold13F
Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC$6.5 Mil2.1%42New13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 11/2/2026